Abyssinian
VS
Japanese Bobtail (Short Hair)
Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail (Short Hair)
Compare Abyssinian and Japanese Bobtail (Short Hair) side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Abyssinian
Japanese Bobtail (Short Hair)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
3 – 5 kg
3 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 13 years
9 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Abyssinian
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Japanese Bobtail (Short Hair)
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Summary
About Abyssinian
The Abyssinian is a medium, athletic cat with a sleek, ticked coat and large expressive eyes, often likened to a miniature wildcat. Active, intelligent, and social, it thrives on play, training, and family interaction, needs little grooming, and is generally healthy with some testable inherited risks.
About Japanese Bobtail (Short Hair)
Japanese Bobtail (Short Hair) cats are medium‑built, athletic, and social, with a unique short pom‑pom tail. Active and intelligent, they enjoy climbing, puzzle toys, and even tricks. Their silky, low‑maintenance coat comes in many colors, with the tri‑color “Mi‑ke” especially valued.
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